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The Moorish Star ©

“Uplifting The Fallen Humanity”

The

Inaugural Volume 1, Issue 1
December 16, 2009 – January 16, 2010
Issue A Califia Territory Publication

Providing A Beacon Of Light From The West Coast


INSIDE THIS ISSUE
LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR misnomers has separated our Despite our people’s lack of
people from a birthright endowed knowledge about their Moorish

T
he Moorish Star
and promised by the hand of the history, it is not subject to erasure LOCAL
Almighty. nor is it sentenced to forfeiture of
What Is The Moorish
is produced with
The legacy of the Moorish ancestry. It awaits you to proclaim
the intention of
informing its Moorish people about
Empire remains only partially it and stand in the footprints of American National
their nationality and events which
unveiled. The reference to your forefathers and mothers.
Group? ...2
Moors has been relegated to a The Moorish Star recognizes
effect their communities locally,
mere footnote in textbooks, a the need for denationalized Moors REGIONAL & NATIONAL
nation-wide and internationally.
Standing on the principles of
cursory historical factoid, briefly to have their own media forum and Know Thyself ...3
Moorish Star Media Launches
mentioned (if at all), or labeled outlet, for which information can
truth, peace, justice and freedom,
an ethnological disappearing act. be disseminated about the various
this newsletter is a product of an
Only a small percentage of our initiatives from several Moorish Online News Website ...3
Urban Garden Initiative Takes
upright and pure nation finding its
groups within the Moorish
way back to their rightful place at
the helm of humanity.
movement. Root ...3
The Moorish Star is one
To uplift humanity is a charge
of many initiatives created by
mandated by supreme authority .ORTH
the Moorish Nationals of the The Importance Of
of the great Creator. This mandate !MEXEM
Califia Territory to liberate those Proclaiming Your
Nationality ...3
is thereby inherited and carried
unaware, unify other Consulates
out as a life-long purpose. Thus,
to uplift humanity is a charge
and Moorish groups nationally
INTERNATIONAL
and internationally thus bringing
welcomed.
people have knowledge of our us together on one accord. U.N. General Assembly
Considers Restitution of
To uplift our brothers and
antiquity through the conquests We ascertain that all knowledge
sisters ignorant of their ancestry is
a challenge faced with the utmost
of Spain, Portugal, and Italy etc., included in this newspaper is Cultural Property ...4
however, this still is not the full accurate, provides valid sources
divine love. This task is done in the
scope of the Moorish legacy. and addresses any discrepancies.
face of adversity and with diligence.
Shrouded in secrecy, the We do not participate in slander, Bahian Brazilians Face
This newspaper is a manifestation
heritage of the Moors here in libel or perjury. Discrimination ....4
of our will to assist those unaware
of their Moorish roots.
North America, Central America, The Moorish Star’s sole Bolivia Urges Slavery Of
Acceptance of the misnomer/
South America and all adjoining purpose is to provide a beacon of
Indigenous People In Chaco
Region To End ...5
islands has been withheld from light in the darkness.
classification of African-American,
the indigenous inhabitants
Black, Negro or Colored has
of these continents. In this VOICE OF WISDOM
allowed our people to be subject
omission of history, they have Sis. Dhiya Khephra Ptah El
to obscene abuses, and gross
accepted misnomers to their own Minister of Information “Our Nation’s Unification” ...5
violations against inalienable
unknowing detriment. The Moorish Star, EIC
natural rights. The use of such
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What Is The Moorish National Group?

S
everal brothers and sisters LIFE. of our Moorish people.
who want to join “The Divine
National Movement of North • We are NOT a Moorish Science • We ARE a national indigenous
America” want to know in certain terms Temple of America (MSTA). group.
what is the Moorish National Group
(M.N.G.). It’s best to distinguish this These few important distinctions • We ARE committed to
sovereign collective by perhaps first serve to eliminate a degree of confusion fulfilling the prophesies of our
defining what we are not. attributed to our obscurity (yet fully forefathers and foremothers.
known in the proper channels). Moorish
• We are NOT a cult, religious American Nationals are a legally valid • We ARE honoring our
organization or a non-profit and operational movement based on the “mothers and fathers”
organization. natural right to have a nationality. (ancestors) in reestablishing the
Negro, Blacks & Colored (now spiritual tenets/ principles of
• We are NOT a religion. called African-Americans and referred Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom
to as NBCs) have never acquired nor and Justice. Hence we assume
• We are NOT affiliated with proclaimed a nationality or true identity. our original role of creators,
any groups who would seek to We, along with other select national harmonizers, and promoting
destroy, murder or promote groups, work in the unifying goal to unveil life—to be lived freely and
violence. this vital fact to those unaware of such a abundantly for our people.
right. The M.N.G. is then solely defined
• We are NOT a radical ‘black’ within this simple yet all the more • We ARE an ally to all our
identity movement, nor, a ‘black’ complex goal. Moorish family – nationally and
supremacy group. For ‘black’ internationally.
is defined as ‘death’ and our • We ARE a body of Moors, who
divine movement is one of address the affairs and concerns

Know Thyself: 5 Documents Every Moor Should Know About


Every denationalized Moor (formerly Nation” by Sheik Elihu N. Listed below are a few basic terms
classified as Negro, Black, Colored or Pleasant-Bey that accompany learing and studying law
African American) should know exactly • The Holy Covenant of the and commerce in order to proclaim your
what makes them a free national. the Asiatic Nations Moorish heritage.
following documents listed are the You should know these follwing
cornerstone to comprehending status words and their definitions, as provided
nationality, commerce and natural rights. in the Black’s Law Dictionary (3rd &
4th editions): Indigenous,Sovereign,
KNOW THYSELF In Propria persona, Sui Juris, Pro Se,
Nationality, Colorable/ Color of Law,
• The Treaty Of Peace & Black, Free White Person, Citizen,
Friendship Inalienable rights, Goods, Chattle,
• Preamble & Constitution Property, Expatriation, Jurisdiction,
• Articles Of Confederation Statelessness, Refugee, Collateral,
• 1790 Sundry Free Moors Debtor, Instrument, Wall Street, Stock &
Act Bonds and Driver.
• 1857 Dred Scott Decision In addition you must know these five
• 13th & 14th Amendments requirements which make you a “whole
• 3/5 Clause person:” Principles, Religion, Land, Creed
• Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Ibn Initially being able to grasp the and Nationality.
Sori: ‘Prince Among Slaves’ content of these documents can be a Lastly, the most important information
(PBS DVD/Video $36.94) difficult task, and all the more challenging to know and apply is The Declaration of
• Uniform Commercial Codes without knowing the meaning of certain Human Rights For Indigenous Peoples,
(UCCs) words used in the language of those according to the United Nations.
• “The Exhuming Of A documents.
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Moorish American Nationals Launch New Website


SACRAMENTO — The Moorish commerce among the Moorish national our nationhood by being a self-sufficient
American Nationals of the Califia Territory community. Cooperative economics in nation,” added Noble Salaam El.
recognize the importance of utilizing the Moorish community is a necessity Our people have a wealth of
technology, as it is one of the greatest tools for nation building and sustaining our creativity, available services and products.
to unify, organize and inform our people. consulates from coast-to-coast. Moorish business should be in a venue that
The new gorup has launched a “The website is designed to give permits the exchange of our own culture
website to provide community resources Moorish Nationals access to information and not under the auspices of an illusion.
and updated national and international and community services that are readily For more information about the
news for Moors. available and to assist them,” stated Noble website, visit www.moorishstarnews.com.
“The online media site serves as an Salaam El, Minister of Education. (MAP)
enhanced version of The Moorish Star “With a Moorish Co-op we don’t have
that provides access to other venues news to operate outside of ourselves. We protect
in print cannot cover,” stated Sis. Dhiya
Khepra Ptah El.
“The newspaper and the website are
both designed to compliment one another
to reach Moors,” added Sis. Ptah El.
The website features various forms
of media, such as, blogtalk radio,youtube
lecture series, video streaming and music
from Moorish artists. This site is also
equiped with private account access
for subscribers and distributors of the
newspaper .
Even more impressive is the
business directory called the “Moorish
Bazaar”—a virtual marketplace for
entrepreneurs.
The idea behind the bazaar is
to stimulate our own economics and

The Importance Of Proclaiming Your Nationality


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endorsed the creation of a trust fund for “Culture is the soul of a nation.  The
the permanent memorial, which would be illicit removal or destruction of such
called the United Nations Trust Fund for property deprives people of their history
Partnerships – Permanent Memorial. and tradition. Restitution is the only means
When the Assembly turned to that can restore damage and reinstate a
other issues, the representative of Greece sense of dignity,” he said. 
introduced the draft resolution on the Praising UNESCO’s work in this
return or restitution of cultural property to area, he said Greece was confident that
the countries of origin, saying the removal the international community would keep
of cultural property from countries of
origin was against all principals that
culture represented.  

United Nations –
Mirroring the international
community’s growing awareness of the
trauma that people and their Governments
suffered when their cultural properties were
stolen or trafficked, the General Assembly
today considered a draft resolution that
asked Member States to actively cooperate
in returning displaced cultural artefacts to
their rightful home countries.
In a morning debate that covered topics
ranging from the security implications of
climate change to encouraging development
by curbing armed violence, the Assembly
also adopted a consensus resolution on
follow-up to the commemoration of the
two-hundredth anniversary of the abolition
of the transatlantic slave trade.
Introducing a revised version of a text
first put before the Assembly on November
2, Jamaica’s representative said it was
fitting that delegations were taking action
today, which was recognized by the United
Nations system as the International Day
of Tolerance.  The resolution welcomed
the initiative of the member states of the
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to place
a permanent memorial at United Nations
Headquarters in acknowledgement of the
centuries-long tragedy of the transatlantic
slave trade and in consideration of the
legacy left by the transatlantic slave trade.
It also welcomed the creation of a
committee of interested States to oversee
the memorial project in collaboration with
United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),
representatives of the Secretariat, the
Schomburg Center for Research in Black
Culture of the New York Public Library,
and civil society.  The resolution also
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Paraguay, Bolivia, Urges End


Bahian-Brazilians and To ‘Slavery’ Of Guarani
Indigenous Groups Face
Serious Bias, says UN
Rights Chief
While Brazil has an “impressive” set of laws
and policies to promote human rights and improve
socio-economic well-being, indigenous groups and
Afro-Brazilians face serious discrimination, injustice
and violence, the United Nations human rights chief
said today.
Wrapping up her
week-long visit to the
South American nation,
High Commissioner for
Human Rights Navi Pillay
noted that millions of Afro-
Brazilians and indigenous
people are “mired in poverty”
and lack access to basic services and employment
opportunities.
“Until that changes, it will hamper Brazil’s
progress on many other fronts,” she told a news
conference before departing the country, urging
officials to focus on fully implementing existing
laws, plans and policies to address discrimination.
“Many of Brazil’s biggest problems are rooted
in poverty and discrimination, and a truly universal
secondary education system is essential if there is to
be major improvement in these areas,” she added.
At the same time, she noted a number of issues
of concern, including the situation of the country’s
indigenous people. The fact that she had not seen
a single indigenous person among all the many
officials she had met during the visit was “very
indicative of their continued marginalization,” she
stated.
In addition, there are very few Afro-Brazilians
in positions of authority, and this was particularly
striking in the country’s northern Bahia state,
“where three-quarters of the population are Afro-
Brazilian, but hardly any of the top administrators.”
Turning to the issue of violence, the High
Commissioner acknowledged that Brazil’s police had
a tough task in trying to maintain law and order.
“The astonishingly high rate of homicides in
Brazil’s overcrowded prisons, and allegations of Subscribe To
widespread torture and inhumane conditions are
alarming and unacceptable,” she said. The Moorish Star
“Equally disturbing is the fact that the vast
majority of those incarcerated are Afro-Brazilians.
While in Brazil, the High Commissioner
also attended the annual national conference on
human rights defenders and also visited an isolated
community of Afro-Brazilian descendants of slaves
in Bahia state, and one of Rio de Janeiro’s poverty- www.moorishstarnews.com
stricken favelas.
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moving together towards greater action returning cultural properties was a matter of hands.
to safeguard the return and restitution of ethics and fundamental moral principles. Efforts in preventing the removal of
cultural property to the countries of origin. “The return of displaced cultural and trafficking in cultural property needed
By that text, to be acted on at a later properties is a fundamental means of the help. Such efforts were made more
date, the Assembly would urge Member restoring and reconstructing people’s difficult when cultural property was not
States to introduce effective national heritage and and identity. It embodies under the jurisdiction of the country of
and international measures to prevent an inalienble attribute of every people’s origin, which “punished” those nations that
and combat illicit trafficking in cultural sovereignty that they should have access had the least resources.
property, including publicizing legislation to and enjoy irreplaceable symbols of their For its part, Peru was recovering
and offering special training for police, heritage,” stated Kuma. cultural property and, thanks to cooperation
customs and border services.  It would China’s representative, Liu Zhenmin, with other countries, had recovered pieces
also invite Member States, in cooperation called the illicit appropriation and of invaluable importance.
with the UNESCO, to continue to draw trafficking of cultural property “a sacrilege” In addition, Peru was pleased to
up systematic inventories of their cultural and said the global community had to prevent return three clay tablets to Iraq, seized from
property, as well as work towards the all aspects, whether through auctions or international traffickers, efforts taken,
creation of a database of their national other activities, of such trafficking.  not only to comply with international
cultural legislation, in particular in “Such symbols of identity of a nation agreements, but with understanding they
electronic format. or people or cultural property represent were a moral imperative.
Ethiopia’s delegate, Kenea Kuma, a valuable asset of human civilization. In that context, he underscored Peru’s
was also optimistic about the international Illegal approriation runs counter to the efforts to recover pieces from Machu
community’s progress in that area and spirit of international treaties and infringes Pichu, which remained illlegally at Yale
pointed to Italy’s return of the Axum on cultural rights,” Zhenmin said. University. He lamented that dialogue had
Obelisk as a new chapter in its relations Peru’s Luis Enrique Chavez said not born fruit and it was necessary to take
with Italy.  cultural property allowed nations to forge legal action. He urged redoubling efforts
Ethiopia, which suffered from an identity, and peoples to develop as to resolve such disputes through friendly
repeated lootings and systematic smuggling individuals in a society. States had the negotiations.
of its cultural heritage dating back to the right to protect such property, a task that The Assembly adopted the resolution,
religious wars of the sixteenth century, could not be undertaken in isolation, since introduced on November 2, 2009, by
strongly believed that cooperation in only part of cultural property was in State consensus without a vote.

Russell Simmons,
‘Goodwill
Ambassador’
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SIMMONS: ‘Goodwill Ambassador


(CARICOM) and the African Union, empower individuals in struggle. to the human condition as the Trans-
the event aims to re-engage the attention Atlantic Slave Trade will never happen
of the international community with again,” said Mr. Simmons. 
the horrific nature of slavery, the “My life’s commitment is to be
transatlantic slave trade and its legacy of of service to the empowerment of
discrimination. young people living in struggle, who
“We feel Mr.  Simmons is an ideal undoubtedly have been effected by
candidate to espouse the broader this legacy.  I look to the future with
concept and objectives of the initiative inspiration and faith as we work every
to erect this permanent memorial,” said day to bring freedom and equality to all
Raymond Wolfe, Jamaica’s Permanent young people around the world.”
Representative to the United Nations The Permanent Memorial will be
and Chairman of the Permanent administered through the Permanent
Memorial Committee.  Mr.  Simmons, Memorial Fund by the United Nations
voted among USA Today’s “Top 25 Most Office for Partnerships (UNOP).  Its
Influential People of the Past 25 years”, SIMMONS completion date is set for 2012. 
“was an easy choice”, he added. The Fund has received $250,000
Lila Ratsifandrihamanana, “It’s humbling to be invited to of the projected $3.5  million cost so
Permanent Observer of the African join the UN community in this role as far from 25 of the 122  Member States
Union to the United Nations, Goodwill Ambassador.   In recognizing that co-sponsored General Assembly
highlighted the commitment of African the past, we understand the stakes in resolution 63/5.
countries to the initiative, referring to ensuring that something as devastating
a decision taken at the regional body’s
Twelfth Assembly of Heads of State and
Government, which “recognizes the
enduring and tragic impact of the slave
trade as a crime against humanity on the
GARDEN: Initiative Takes Root...
African people and its generations”. “I want to show our communities. It is unifies them,” she added.
Best known as a leading people plant and seed anticipated that this The Moorish
entrepreneur and hip-hop pioneer, identification and teach garden will enable Moors Cypress Garden
Mr.  Simmons’ groundbreaking vision them how to cook what to develop a cross- groundbreaking is
has influenced music and the recording we are growing in the cultural exchange and expected to take place in
industry, fashion, jewellery, finance, garden.” establish trade with South the Spring of 2010.
television and film, as well as the face She shared that the East Asians (Asiatics) to “It’s up to us to
of modern philanthropy.  As Chairman garden initiative is ideal stimulate economics in begin planting. All we
and Chief Executive Officer of Rush for the Western region both our communities. need is volunteers for
Communications, he has consistently as the climate is suited “I knew it was physical labor. For those
leveraged his influence in the media and to yield several different important for the consulate who want to be a apart
popular culture to give back.  A devoted kinds of organic fruits, to acquire land because of the garden they can
yogi, Mr.  Simmons also leads the non- vegetables and herbs. with this garden we can donate compost, peat
profit division of his organization, Rush “I want everyone to provide food for our moss, manure, pearlite,
Community Affairs, and its ongoing know that there are four community. Here we seeds, plants, live
efforts to empower at-risk youth seasons to grow here. can learn how to make vegetable plants or flats,
through the arts (Rush Philanthropic We can plant summer dehydrated foods for fruit trees or herbs to be
Arts Foundation), social engagement vegetables during our storage and emergency placed in the garden.”
(Hip-Hop Summit Action Network) and winter months. We can survival, teach canning “People can also
higher education for Africa (Diamond plant vegetables that techniques and make donate tools such as
Empowerment Fund). grow year round, such wholesale purchases to shovels, work gloves,
Mr. Simmons, a native New Yorker as collard greens, celery pull in finance together,” metal hard rakes, picks,
and proud father of two daughters, is also and kalarabe greens (deep stated the Elder. pitch forks, water hoses
Chairman of the Foundation for Ethnic purple collards),” said “I want to teach and a rotor till,” added
Understanding, dedicated to bringing all Sis. Napue. our people how to be Sis. Napue.
religions and ethnicities together.  He There are 38 plots self-sufficient and for our For more
also serves on the Board of Directors total on the site, and community to be self- information call (916)
of several organizations, including Petra the Consulate shares producing. This will make 491-9090.
Nemcova’s Happy Hearts Fund, and is the garden’s location our families more stable—
involved in numerous cause initiatives to with Hmong and Mien it pulls family together…it
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Proclaiming Your Nationality...


Coloreds, but a clean and pure nation of “It was during the Pan American Pan American Conferences were the
people bearing one name of freedom,” Conference in 1928 when Noble Drew forerunner to the United Nations. These
stated Dr. Pleasant-Bey. Ali was given the Mandate for the Land Pan American Conferences were the
“I knew then he had to be sent from of North America, in which the United designer of today’s world-renowned
God, because we were buried so deep in States had been occupying illegally since United Nations and Declaration of
the shallow grave of the constitutional 1871. This mandate is now in Geneva, Human Rights.”
laws of the USA, until nobody could hear Switzerland awaiting to be proclaimed Generations of Moorish Americans
us pray. Ali made a difference for the by the Moorish Nation,” recalled Dr. honor the foresight and actions of Noble
better in the West,” he added. Pleasant-Bey. Drew Ali. It was his ability to awaken
It is a violation of the Universal “While attending this Conference our people with the truth of their
Order to be the only people not attached for Indigenous Nations, Noble Drew identity and begin the foundation and
by nationality to the human family. Ali did attach the Moorish Americans framework for our nation that we give
NBC and all unproclaimed Moorish to the free national powers of the Earth. him our deepest respect. For those who
Americans (unprotected by their free During his appearance in Havana, call themselves African Americans, you
national government and unrecognized Cuba, Drew Ali registered the Moorish must know your ancestors — the Moors
by the nations of the Earth) need to seek Americans as a Nation, with a Free — were regal, noble and the natural
refuge in the International community National Constitution de jure,” he leaders of humanity.
to protect themselves and loved ones. stated. It is time for you to return to your
The Declaration of Human Rights For “The conference was not about any rightful station among the human family
Indigenous Peoples, specifically Articles religious concerns [as that is pertinent of nations. Noble Drew Ali and many
15 and 16, provide protection against to Non-governmental organizations, others have laid the groundwork for
violations on a natural being. However, otherwise known as NGOs] but certain you to obtain your nationality. All that
in order to fully receive the protections unalienable rights guaranteed to the remains is for you to proclaim it.
that accompany the Declaration of Human Family of Nations. These
Human Rights For Indigenous Peoples,
African Americans must realize they
have a Moorish heritage to proclaim.
The United States has a recorded
history of innumerable abuses
experienced with NBCs. Did you know
that lynching, maiming, beating, or racial
profiling are highly illegal offenses and
practices against an Indigenous/ Natural
being? Yet, these actions are considered
legal to property, cattle (chattel) or

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animals—items that are NOT considered
human.
Furthermore, are you aware that
the issues NBCs have fought, bled and
died for, such as inequality, civil rights
(as distinctly different from unalienable
rights), economic stratification and
poverty levels are eliminated or become
obsolete when you proclaim your
nationality?
What if, all you had to do was declare
that you are NOT a fictitious label
engineered for enslavement? And doing
this one act could ultimately remove you
from all such previous ill treatment…
Noble Drew Ali knew the secret
to drastically improving the status and
treatment of his people. He prepared
for our people, an exit from this system
through providing us with our true,
indigenous, and sovereign, ancient name
of Moor.
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VOICE OF WISDOM
Bro. Tehuti Al Ma’at Taharqa El
Columnist of The Moorish Star

I
A foundation must be set among of looking for one great leader—as the
n a recent conversation with all Moorish groups! Although this Negroes do—and surpass the methods
a young Moorish Sister, she is a daunting task, we all must agree that brought us to the present dilemma
posed this question to me. that adherence to a universal path of plaguing our Moorish people.
I had often wondered when I began proclaiming one’s nationality must be Perhaps, confronting issues that
this journey, why was there so much established. We must also agree to that would rather be railroaded, is a start to
confusion about the whole process of foundation and do so without a central mending these detrimental gaps in our
proclaiming one’s nationality. spokesperson or figurehead. nations unification.
In the aforementioned example, It is time to leave behind the days
the woman knew that proclaiming her
nationality was of vital importance,
however, she did not exactly know how
to go about doing it. All of her sources
said different things. Some groups told
her contradictory instructions and she
found herself lost…yet again.
Mobilization rests in the ability
to effectively communicate with each
other.
Various Moorish groups long-
standing disagreements with one another
on what to teach has left our nation—and
its subsequent generations of young
Moors— fragmented, disjointed and in
disarray.
More often, young Moorish
Nationals have come with their eyes
open and with willingness in their hearts
to finish the work Nobel Drew Ali began
but they have been left directionless.
It is these young Moors that often
are discouraged in the journey to become
their upright selves. Yet a legitimate issue
may be tackled through acknowledging
those stubborn elders who know that
the young will arrive as prophesized
by Noble Drew Ali, and “seat the older
Moors to the back,” In knowing this
prophesy many elders refuse to listen to
the young.
The Moorish nation’s lack of
cohesion and inability to distinguish
‘what is what’ leaves our people
seeking the knowledge of history and
nationality without a foothold of solid
comprehension or clarity.

The Moorish Star reserves All Rights to CREATION, MANIFESTATION, LABOR AND
ORIGINAL DESIGN of this publication. ALL attempts to duplicate or profit from this
publication without the expressed written consent of the Moorish American Nation-
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